1588CE
War
Spanish Armada sets sail
The Spanish Armada, a fleet of 130 ships, sets sail from Lisbon with the goal of invading England.
Daily Chronicle
May 28
3 Historical Records
1908CE
Birth
Ian Fleming Born
Ian Fleming was a British author and journalist best known for creating the fictional spy James Bond. His series of Bond novels, beginning with 'Casino Royale' in 1953, became one of the best-selling book series in history.
1961CE
Other
Amnesty International founded
British lawyer Peter Benenson publishes an article titled 'The Forgotten Prisoners' in The Observer, marking the founding of the human rights organization Amnesty International.